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Bloomington, IL, US

Irvine, CA, US

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We believe there is a more responsible way to explore the world and are determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation anexciting one. We designed our emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what’s possible. We hope they inspire you to do the same.

Irvine, CA, US

• Supports the Body Line by problem-solving and resolving build issues using ASQ problem-solving techniques. Works cross-collaboratively with other teams to implement containments and resolve issues.
• Authored JES and JIS for quality team members to inspect and test welds.
• Made programs for RSW UT units for technicians to inspect spot welds.
• Established and performed layered process audits to ensure there is continuous improvement.
• Programmed dashboards for four different product groups in Snowflake using SQL.
• Created a defect tracker in Excel using VBA and macros.

Irvine, CA, US

Managed a team of hourly auditors and salaried quality engineers on the general assembly prototype line to ensure issues were recorded and resolved. Assisted in launching new models on the prototype line. Was responsible for validation tooling, and residual torque data taken on the line. Tested prototype vehicles statically and dynamically to ensure they.

Irving, Texas, US

• Performed process improvement activities to reduce material and machining costs. Analyzed tooling failures and evaluated tool characteristics. Implemented NPI and engineering changes by updating tooling and standard.
• Relocated three manufacturing lines from Aurora Caterpillar to Decatur Caterpillar over two years.
• In a six-month period, four safety & ergonomic improvements of the month awards were awarded.
• Developed and implemented fabrication processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes.
• Created quality checklists and implemented quality gates on the LMT fabrication line.
• Performed evaluations and containment actions for quality defects with LMT frames in assembly.

US

• Provided quotes for multi-million-dollar LNG heat exchangers based on customer needs.
• Designed custom tooling for repair work in an intrinsically safe condition.
• Coordinated field work and managed international repair projects with a team of five employees.

Chesterfield, Missouri, US

• Engineered and designed custom machines per customer requirements.
• Performed finite element analysis to ensure safety for designs.
• Released designs for manufacturing and supported build activities.
• Programmed PLC for various projects.

Franklin, TN, US

Quoted the price, labor, and materials for pressure vessels per customer requirements. Provided sales sketches for custom pressure vessels. Planned hours and processes for new products.

Franklin, TN, US

Supervised 18 employees to guarantee the product was accurate to customer specifications. Ensured the line was running smoothly and all required materials were present.

Franklin, TN, US

Scheduled work to be completed for Prefab.Updated databases for completed orders.

Franklin, TN, US

Ensured the automation lines ran smoothly and accurately.Programmed robots.Wrote programs for several CNC machines.

Ms, Engineering Technology Leadership

Bs, Engineering Technology - Integrated Manufacturing Systems

Aas, Engineering Technology-Mechanical Systems

Certificate, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Certificate, Industrial Manufacturing Occupations